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Former Plaud executive Peter Mo secures $26M for Ambi, an always-on AI app that listens in the background to deliver real-time insights during meetings and daily tasks, navigating privacy concerns around continuous audio capture.
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TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 opens tomorrow in San Francisco, offering founders, investors, and tech leaders three days of innovation. Secure your pass now and save up to $100, plus grab a second ticket at 50% off.
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Wunmi Adelusi argues that perfect work-life balance is a mirage, replacing it with a 'seasons' framework and the glass-rubber ball prioritization to help women navigate career demands with intention and clarity.
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This week's Nigerian music scene serves up five fresh visuals, from Mr Eazi and MOLIY's sun-drenched collaboration to Niniola's conceptual new chapter, highlighting carnival energy, smooth melodies and culturally rooted celebration.
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October 2026 brings a diverse Nollywood lineup to Nigerian cinemas, featuring spiritual sequels, gritty thrillers, street comedy, psychological suspense and historic epics. Here are five must-watch films hitting screens this month.
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Arie and Chuko Esiri set Virginia Woolf's Mrs Dalloway in modern Lagos, starring Sophie Okonedo, Ayo Edebiri and David Oyelowo in a story of memory, society, and hidden trauma.
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Zenith Bank's international subsidiaries generated a combined N166.09 billion pre-tax profit in H1 2026, driven by strong performance in Ghana, the UK, and new expansions across Africa.
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OPay reveals a $533 million short-term investment portfolio as it prepares for a US IPO, with yields climbing to 22% and rapid growth since 2024.
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Global multidimensional poverty climbed to 1.2 billion, rising 51.5 million, with Nigeria among countries reversing hard-won progress. New UNDP-OPHI report warns of setbacks amid population growth and economic pressures.
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Gusto introduces an upgraded Claude connector that lets small business owners manage payroll, timesheets, and staffing via natural language commands, with AI-driven insights and owner-approved workflows.
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Canva introduces ProSuite, unifying Affinity, Cavalry, Flourish, and Leonardo to streamline design workflows and empower small businesses.
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OPay reveals a $533 million short-term investment portfolio as it prepares for a US IPO, with yields climbing to 22% and rapid growth since 2024.
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At Mipcom 2026, Spanish audiovisual companies pivot toward multiplatform IP, rights retention, and international partnerships, reinforcing Spain's expanding global production footprint.
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Miguel Rojas is expected to rejoin the Dodgers for the NLCS after a lower-back injury during the NLDS, giving Los Angeles a key veteran presence against the Milwaukee Brewers.
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Morgan Stanley's underweight call highlights Novo Nordisk's semaglutide patent cliff, valuation at 10x earnings, and pipeline prospects as investors weigh the stock as a potential value trap or bargain.
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Wendy's is scaling back breakfast at hundreds of locations, with franchisee bankruptcy forcing 120 restaurants to drop or limit morning service. The move highlights ongoing struggles in the chain's daypart strategy and competitive positioni...
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Bank of America maintains a bullish stance on Boeing despite recent production setbacks, with analyst Ronald Epstein reiterating a Buy rating and $270 price target amid 737 MAX and SPEEA developments.
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U.S. diesel stocks hit their lowest September level since 1982, with shortages fueled by Middle East and Ukraine conflicts expected to keep prices elevated through 2027.
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Paramount and state attorneys general reached a landmark settlement resolving antitrust concerns over the $110 billion Warner Bros. Discovery merger, imposing film production commitments, streaming obligations, and editorial independence sa...
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Bungie reverses its Destiny 2 content vault, pledging to restore campaigns, raids, and destinations removed six years ago while acknowledging player trust impacts and outlining restoration challenges.
